This week we will be discussing Internetworking and Internet Addresses. This page is designed to help you understand what internetworking is and how to recognize top and second level domains. You will also become exposed to IP addresses and data packets. For more information you may access our PDF material from our textbook.
What is Internetworking?
There is one central computer which is called a server. The server is connected to a network, which is a group of computers. This allows information to travel to client computers so they can read e-mail, documents and other multimedia.
LAN Vs. WAN
LAN is the local area network, which uses gateways and routers. The LAN can be connected to other LAN's to form a WAN (wide area network).
What are Internet Addresses?
Internet Address are top level domains, second level domains, the US domain and additional country codes. This section will teach you the different between domains and how to recognize them.
Top Level Domains
Top level domains are .com, .edu or .org. Watch the video below to learn more about top level domains.
The above image is from our text. These are examples of Top Level Domains (TLDs).
Second Level Domains
The image above shows an example of an URL. The http is the protocol. A name which may define the site is the second level domain name For example, www.armstong.edu armstrong is the second-level domain name, but the university is named Armstrong Atlantic State University. The top level domain name is the ending, which is .com, .edu, or .org.
The US Domain and Country Codes
The above image is from our text. These are not real addresses, but they are examples of how the US domain is used. The US domain is for federal, state or private schools.
This image is an example of country codes. Each country has a two letter country code based on the International Organization for Standardization (IOS). These are addresses used outside of the US.
IP Addresses and Data Packets
The above image is an example of how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) work to send information in route. The packet includes an IP address, which is the actual internet address. An IP address is made up of four numbers separated by periods. For example, 140.174.162.10. These numbers may be assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). According to Vaughan this happens "when a computer logs on using a subscriber's account" (364).
Activities
Please post in the discussion board an example of a top and second level domain. Please provide a real web address.
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Internetworking and Internet Addresses
This week we will be discussing Internetworking and Internet Addresses. This page is designed to help you understand what internetworking is and how to recognize top and second level domains. You will also become exposed to IP addresses and data packets. For more information you may access our PDF material from our textbook.
What is Internetworking?
There is one central computer which is called a server. The server is connected to a network, which is a group of computers. This allows information to travel to client computers so they can read e-mail, documents and other multimedia.
LAN Vs. WAN
LAN is the local area network, which uses gateways and routers. The LAN can be connected to other LAN's to form a WAN (wide area network).
What are Internet Addresses?
Internet Address are top level domains, second level domains, the US domain and additional country codes. This section will teach you the different between domains and how to recognize them.
Top Level Domains
Top level domains are .com, .edu or .org. Watch the video below to learn more about top level domains.
The above image is from our text. These are examples of Top Level Domains (TLDs).
Second Level Domains
The image above shows an example of an URL. The http is the protocol. A name which may define the site is the second level domain name For example, www.armstong.edu armstrong is the second-level domain name, but the university is named Armstrong Atlantic State University. The top level domain name is the ending, which is .com, .edu, or .org.
The US Domain and Country Codes
The above image is from our text. These are not real addresses, but they are examples of how the US domain is used. The US domain is for federal, state or private schools.
This image is an example of country codes. Each country has a two letter country code based on the International Organization for Standardization (IOS). These are addresses used outside of the US.
IP Addresses and Data Packets
The above image is an example of how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) work to send information in route. The packet includes an IP address, which is the actual internet address. An IP address is made up of four numbers separated by periods. For example, 140.174.162.10. These numbers may be assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). According to Vaughan this happens "when a computer logs on using a subscriber's account" (364).
Activities
Please post in the discussion board an example of a top and second level domain. Please provide a real web address.
Contact Information
Please contact me (Tara Gergacs) tgergacs@yahoo.com or follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/TaraGergacs
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